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Investing in Hawaii Real Estate
Before you begin your quest to invest in real estate, you should be prepared for the intricacies of this particular form of investing. Real estate investing requires a serious commitment to making the real estate market work for you. Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart. Instead, real estate investing is for those buyers who are truly interested in turning a profit and doing whatever it takes in order to obtain a property and either sell or lease it for great financial gain.
Important real estate investing considerations
Investing in real estate is likened to the stock market experience. Like the stock market, you can expect the market value of homes to rise and fall on a daily basis. Similar to not dropping all of your stock due to one bad day, this same is true in regards to the real estate market in that you should not seek to cash out of your properties window going gets rough. Because property values rise and fall over time, there is still a greater chance that the value of your investment portfolio will rise gradually over time so that you can receive a greater return on your initial investment.
Different Types of Investors
Typically, Hawaii real estate investors are well aware of the uncertainty of market value prices for properties. With that in mind, there are certain types of investors who are committed to buying and selling homes for profit. In fact, they typically are referred to as “buy and hold” investors. These types of investors will purchase property with the intent to either use the property as vacation property or utilize it as a rental property.
More on than not, a great deal of investors go the route of amassing properties and using them as a rental property. This is a fairly common practice and allows investors to still make money before they ultimately sell the home to a potential buyer.
Important Rental Property Considerations
It is important to note that rental properties should not be looked at as a completely “hands off” type of investment. Instead, as an investor you are in charge of maintaining the homes that you lease. Additionally, you have the responsibility of ensuring that each of your vacant properties is filled with tenants who meet your standards. The worst thing that you could do with your rental properties is rent to a standard of tenants who will abuse your property and cause you to spend more money out of pocket in order to bring it back to livable conditions before you sell it.
Fortunately, many Waikiki real estate investors also invest in the service is of property management agencies. These types of agencies are in place to handle the smaller details such as collecting rent and or evicting tenants. This way, as an investor, you can do what you do best: find properties that are cheap enough to help you turn a profit. View investment condos below....
Investment Condos Waikiki
$162,250 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1314, Honolulu
Centrally located in the heart of Waikiki, close to beaches, shopping centers banks, parks and golf course. Awesome view of the mountain, ocean and city. The property is ...
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
$165,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1002, Honolulu
Conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki,with easy access to fine dining,restaurant,shopping and entertainment. Walking distance to the beach. Amenities just parfec...
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
$165,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 1307, Honolulu
Immaculate 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in popular ROYAL KUHIO. Enjoy the awesome view of the mountains and Ala Wai Canal from the lanai. Roll-Down Shutters already installed in t...
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
$225,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 2114, Honolulu
Ocean & Frot Derussy View.Beutiful Sunset View.Nicely Up-graded 2005. Laminate floor,kitchin basin cabinet.
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- Bldg.Royal Kuhio
$260,000 ▼
229 Paoakalani Avenue Unit 1807, Honolulu
Amazing Price Reduction makes for a $386,500 Fee Simple price! Ready for Move In or Rentals! Enjoy sweeping views of the Ko'olau Mountains from this remodeled unit with ...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Sunset
$265,000 ▼
201 Ohua Avenue Unit I-1202, Honolulu
Unit is in Map Vision rental program. Leasehold, but fee is available for $119,100. Seller has contracted for Fee purchase & it is assignable to buyer. Closing deadline ...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Banyan
$290,000
229 Paoakalani Avenue Unit 904, Honolulu
Hotel rental pool - August $3,356.67, September $3,300.53. To Waikiki sandy beach, Honolulu Zoo, restaurants, shopping - within 3-4minutes(walking). Able to see ocean a...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Sunset
$299,000
229 Paoakalani Avenue Unit 1810, Honolulu
Enjoy all that Waikiki has to offer in this fully furnished unit in the popular Waikiki Sunset. This unit is on a high floor with an ocean view and is perfect for a seco...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Sunset
$360,000
229 Paoakalani Avenue Unit 1914, Honolulu
Fee Purchase available for $144,200 only till end of February 2015. Must close by May 1st. Listing price may increase after current owner purchases the fee. New renovatio...
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- Bldg.Waikiki Sunset
$380,000
2240 Kuhio Avenue Unit 3101, Honolulu
This is rarely available FEE SIMPLE 1bed/1bath unit. Don't worry about lease re-negotiation or expiration. Conveniently located in heart of Waikiki. Owner's storage avail...
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